Modular autonomous platform

Abstract

A general-purpose robotics platform that can be modularly inter-connected with other platforms to create composite platforms capable of carrying larger payloads, performing more tasks, and travelling longer distances. The modular platforms can carry different payloads to service different robotics applications. A modular autonomous platform includes a mobility module and a base module. The mobility module includes a drive system and is configured to move the modular autonomous platform. The base module is attached to the mobility module and includes an interface configured to receive a payload and an interface configured to couple with another modular autonomous platform.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular autonomous platform comprising:
 a mobility module comprising a drive system, the mobility module configured to move the modular autonomous platform; and   a base module attached to the mobility module and comprising an interface configured to receive a payload and an interface configured to couple with another modular autonomous platform.